Lawyers

Paul Harrison

GQ | LITTLER, London

Work Department

GQ|Littler is the leading employment law firm for employers in the UK and Ireland. We offer risk-based advice and litigation services on employment, immigration, employee tax and incentives issues. We work globally as part of Littler, the world's largest employment law firm with over 1,800 lawyers in 100 offices worldwide. Being part of Littler enables the firm to seamlessly provide high-quality advice and support across a wide range of international markets and benefit from cutting-edge technology, research and knowledge management resources.

Career

Prior to joining GQ|Littler in September 2024, Paul worked as a Senior Counsel at Baker McKenzie.

Memberships

Member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Position

Paul Harrison is a Partner at GQ|Littler with over 25 years of employment law experience at leading City practices.

He has gained a wealth of experience advising UK and multi-national employers on sensitive and business critical employment issues and has significant experience within financial services and the technology, media and telecom (TMT) sectors. Throughout his career he has developed a particular expertise in dealing with complex litigation on discrimination, equal pay, contractual and restrictive covenant disputes in the High Court. He also specialises in board room issues, including the appointment and removal of directors and board room disputes, and in collective rights, with a particular focus on trade union recognition and industrial relations. Paul is also experienced in advising on the employment aspects of domestic and global restructuring and business transactions.

Paul regularly provides his insights on employment law, including contributing to textbooks on discrimination and TUPE, publishing numerous articles and attending speaking opportunities.